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YX08 DKY

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 DKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,405 miles

Nearside Front inner pillar cover missing may cause injury

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker light light misting of oil

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

middle exhaust cracked minor leak of gases

slight play in both rear d bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,405 miles

Nearside Front inner pillar cover missing may cause injury

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker light light misting of oil

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

middle exhaust cracked minor leak of gases

slight play in both rear d bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2018 121,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker light light misting of oil

middle exhaust cracked minor leak of gases

slight play in both rear d bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery loose

both rear wheels binding slightly

front pads low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery loose

both rear wheels binding slightly

front pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,828 miles

Front tyres on 3mm 215/55r17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front tyres on 3mm 215/55r17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 86,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,905 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YX08 DKY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX08 DKY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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